Nelson vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Nelson Rank #778

Casper Rank #881

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Nelson or Casper more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Casper mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Nelson and Casper boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.